whatSnap

A native, lightweight, and accessible WhatsApp client for Windows, built specifically for screen reader users and keyboard navigation.

What's whatSnap

whatSnap is a fast, standalone desktop WhatsApp client for Windows that connects directly to your phone as a WhatsApp companion device without requiring a web browser or WhatsApp Web running in the background. It is written natively in Rust and Go, providing a responsive interface with native Windows controls.

Key Features

• Screen Reader First: Native controls powered by AccessKit provide complete accessibility with screen readers like NVDA and Narrator, announcing real-time events such as incoming messages, typing notifications, and connection state changes.
• Full WhatsApp Messaging: Complete support for individual chats, group conversations, communities, channels, voice notes (with pause, resume, and background noise removal), reactions, mentions, and media sharing.
• Voice & Video Calling: Make and receive one-on-one and group calls with screen sharing, call links, and global answer/reject keyboard shortcuts.
• Built-in Media & Status: View status updates and play videos right within the app, complete with emoji picker, sticker store, and Windows spell check integration.
• Lightweight & Independent: Built with Rust and Go with a local SQLite database for maximum speed and minimal memory footprint—no heavy Chromium or Electron runtime required.

System Requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit x64)
• An active WhatsApp account on your mobile device (for one-time companion linking via phone number pairing code or QR code)

Documentation

A documentation for this product is available, which covers all the things you need to know for this product. Read this at whatSnap Documentation.

Downloads

Choose between stable releases for daily use or development releases to test the latest features: